Ok, so we got this printer like 9 months ago, and its been working fine, we're replaced the ink cartridge, and so thats not the problem, but when we try and print, it warms up for a while, and then always says paper jam, so we just open the back and front doors, and it starts warming up again, it doesn't seem to be able to grab the paper, and if i feed it straight into it it comes out the back door like totally wrinkled and is like covered in ink, some in a powder form...
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Yes - if they are not used they will dry up and be unusable. Unfortunate but you need to replace them. For future ref - IF they will not be used in 4 - 6 months pop them out and put scotch tape on the head where ink comes out and that should keep them good for several months.. I have done that and close to a year later - was fine. Hope this helps :)
Try using a new HP ink cartridge. I had the same problem with a printer I purchased off of CraigsList even though the ink level was good. I installed a new color HP ink cartridge and it printed without a problem.
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I suggest you get a sheet of Card Stock (Heavy
paper) and place it in the feed way. Then press the print
button applying a slight amount of pressure on the Card Stock so it
will feed through the printer. The reason for this, is in some cases I
have been able to clear the paper track of debris that was deposited there
over time.
Worth a try, as I have fixed a number of printers this
way, saving costly repairs.
Hope this helps.Bud
Check to make sure that all of the packing "tape" has been removed correctly on the replacement cartridge and that the cartridge is seated correctly and the circuit contacts make good contact with the contacts within the carriage assembly and that nothing is obstructing it. Possibly a defective cartridge..
I have about 6 canon printers with a 3in 1 using PG40 and CL41. I have never encountered the problem you have. I have looked into some other sites and noticed a number if CLI-8 cartridges being replaced by Canon. I think there are only 2 probable problem areas, he cartridge or the software you are using. I suggest you call up Canon and complain about this problem. Seems like you got the printer 6 months or so ago. You should able to get to do something like replace the printer or cartridges. I'm assuming that you don't refill or have your cartridges refilled so the contact points should not be messy w/ ink. You can try cleaning the contact points on the cartridges and printer. But I'd call Canon and explain to them the situation and see if they can solve your problem. Solve I'm implying is to replace your cartridges or printer. Let me know if this helps.
I am currently having the same problem with a 17" iMac Intel Core Duo. The printer worked fine for a few months, now it will only print in black and white and sometimes in color that is extremely faded. I have tried every troubleshooting tip in the book and still no luck.
remove the cartridge and set it on an alcohol-soaked paper towel in the kitchen sink for about 15 minutes. If the towel has not begun to draw ink out, then tap cartridge firmly against your other hand which is holding the towel. if still none, then try heating the alcohol to about 150 degrees and repeat. if still nothing, then ink is either spent or cartridge head is dried up. take it to cartridge world (or similar outlet store) and they can get a cheap replacement.
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